D. Stephen Heersink wrote: >But given Haydn's other pleasures, this is one area where I don't mind >skimping. But one doesn't really have to sacrifice much of anything, since >Jando has recorded six CDs for Naxos, and the results are very good. For >a mere $30 one can possess the entire repertoire, and know that "good" is >"good" enough. Well, I don't skimp on anything concerning classical music, and "good enough" is not my trademark. Mr. Heersink does not think very highly of Haydn's piano sonatas and is content with Jando. I consider the piano sonatas the "cream" of Haydn's output, and Jando doesn't come close to satisfying me. The $30 cost did give me a chuckle; I've probably spent over $300 on Haydn piano sonatas without any regret, and I have no plans to stop. What is it with this guy Jando? Some list members make him sound like our "salvation" to the degree that I'd expect to see a statue of him replacing the Statue of Liberty. Don Satz [log in to unmask]